Digital vs. Film in Astrophotography

All I can say is take a look at these 2 shots. Look at the time spent
taking them and how easy it was for him to get it right (granted he's spent
a while learning how).

http://www.astro-nut.com/m31.html

http://www.astro-nut.com/m42-03dec25.html

These are simply incredible and I can't imagine needing any more resolution
(although if I can get it I'd take it :-)

I can't imagine having to wait to see if my shots came out and have to wait
for another clear night to do it all over again!

Mike.